Groundbreaking Definition

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ground-breaking
noun
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new building.
Webster's New World
The act or ceremony of breaking ground to begin a construction project.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • groundbreaking ceremony
adjective
Designating or of the ceremony of breaking ground, as for a new building.
Webster's New World
Characterized by originality and innovation.
Groundbreaking technology.
American Heritage
Pioneering.
Webster's New World

Innovative; new, different; doing something that has never been done before.

The latest model includes several groundbreaking features and improvements.
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Other Word Forms of Groundbreaking

Noun

Singular:
groundbreaking
Plural:
groundbreakings

Origin of Groundbreaking

  • From ground + break + -ing, reminiscent of the practice of breaking ground at the beginning of a new building or construction.

    From Wiktionary

Groundbreaking Sentence Examples

  • They're good fun and entertaining but not particularly groundbreaking.

  • There was nothing groundbreaking about the game but it was a good solid adventure with some nice eye candy.

  • These are not groundbreaking changes to the Olympic Park.

  • It IS a good album and I would recommend it, but just don't expect anything groundbreaking.

  • Students are inspired to take risks in order to produce groundbreaking, highly individual work.

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